The Tuesday Notice

This Week

Tues, Nov 12: 5th Grade Food Drive Begins - Donations for the Ashland Food Bank

Wed, Nov 13: Classes 1, 3, 5, & 7 meetings, 6:30 p.m.

Thurs, Nov 14: 2nd Grade Lantern Walk, 5:00 p.m., Lithia Park

Fri, Nov 15: Siskiyou School Board, Faculty, Staff Conference, 1:30 p.m.

Next Week

Wed, Nov 20: Class 6 meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Thurs, Nov 21: 8th Grade Play, A Midsummer Night's Dream - performance for our community, 7:00 p.m.

Fri, Nov 22: 8th Grade Play, A Midsummer Night's Dream - performance for our school, 8:45 a.m.

Fri, Nov 22: Class 6 Stargazing Evening, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Fri, Nov 22: Last day to order Thanksgiving centerpieces made by the ACORN classes

Sat, Nov 23: 8th Grade Play, A Midsummer Night's Dream - performance for our community, 1:00 p.m.

And Beyond!

Tues, Nov 26: Last day for Food Drive!

Wed, Nov 27 to Fri, Nov 29: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving break

Fri, Nov 29: All School Lantern Walk at the Ashland Santa Parade, gathering time TBD

The Siskiyou School has a tradition during this time of year, donating to the Ashland Food Bank. The food drive starts Tuesday, November 12 and will end on Tuesday morning, November 26. Students are asked to bring non-perishable food items: canned food, packaged food, and even personal hygiene and cleaning products. While our 5th grade, the Butterfly Class, spearheads the food collection and is responsible for delivering our gifts to the food bank, each classroom has a collection box.

What if every student brought us several items over the next weeks of the food drive? Let's make the season bright for those hungry in our community!

Holiday wreaths are available for pre-sale now at the special price of $25 ($30 at Winter Faire). Quantity is limited and wreaths will be ready for pick up by December 10th. We will notify you when it is ready!

Pre-sale ends November 26th.

Please bring in gently used or new items for the Gingerbread House. Items can be dropped off with Amy in the front hallway.

Suggested items: clean toys, board games with all the pieces, jewelry, kitchen items, gift sets, small pieces of art, crystals, window hangings, craft kits, think things you want your kids to buy for you or their siblings! No clothing or shoes this year please.

Let your light shine! Bring your homemade lanterns and come join us in the Ashland Santa Parade on Friday, November 29.

The parade is at 5:00 pm and we'll gather beforehand for our all school lantern walk! More details to come, everyone is invited.

Once again, the ACORN classes will be making and selling Thanksgiving Centerpieces with real pumpkins filled with fresh flowers, greenery, and berries. All the proceeds will go to the Ashland Food Bank. This is a wonderful opportunity for the children to support their local community, while being creative and resourceful. If you would like to preorder a centerpiece to showcase on your table or as a special gift for a loved one, please click the link below. Quantities are limited, so do order now.

They will be ready for pick up Monday, Nov. 25 & Tuesday, Nov. 26. The centerpieces will be a $20 per pumpkin. If you happen to have some fun things to clip and snip for us to use, please bring them by the garden any time. Some ideas are greenery, red berries, dried material like wheat, eucalyptus, yellow-orange roses, seed pods, fern leaves, rosemary, ornamental grasses, etc. Thank you for your support!

Available ONLY by pre-order now through Friday, November 22. Pick-up on campus ONLY (no delivery).

The Siskiyou School is seeking a part-time Games teacher for our first-grade students in the second semester of this school year. This role begins on January 28 and continues through the end of the school year. The 1st Grade Games class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:10-2:50 p.m., with some additional time for setup and takedown. Compensation ranges from $25 to $35 per class, depending on qualifications. Candidates should have a background in working with children ages 5-7, ideally with skills in leading games, activities, and cooperative exercises. Please email your interest and a brief cover letter describing your background to katherine.holden@siskiyouschool.org. This position will remain open until filled.

Do you like organizing and keeping things tidy? We're looking for a parent or two to take on the task of gatekeeper of our Costume Closet. The Costume Closet is a storage unit for the school that holds costumes, props, and set pieces. The keeper is the important individual(s) that makes sure it stays tidy and neat, checking in after each class play to return costumes to their proper place and making decisions on what pieces need to be kept for future plays and what things need to be let go. It's a big job, but very rewarding and important. If interested, please let Kristin know at kristin.beers@siskiyouschool.org. Thank you!

Siskiyou School OBOB'ers! If your kiddo signed up for Battle of the Books this year, they are invited to a kickoff party this Thursday after school in Pine Hall, 3:15-4:15. Parents are encouraged to come too! I am excited to celebrate these awesome readers and get them started with some fun examples of what a battle might look like and other fun kickoff events.

Please be sure and RSVP to the email that was sent out to OBOB participants this last Friday by Amy Bull.

HANDWORK

The Handwork program is humming along nicely with busy and hands and full hearts! We accomplish so much in each class!

First grade: All the children are casting on and knitting! All of the horsey reins are just about done!

Second grade: All the children are now knitting AND purling! And so begins the long journey of knitting the Handwork bag.

Third grade: Just about all of the Handwork bags are completed and we’ve entered the fun world of crocheting with chicken feet and magic circles!

Fourth grade: 1-3, 2-4, except on the downhill side – that’s cross stitch in a nut shell. We are well on our way with our pin cushions.

Fifth grade: Circular knitting has begun! Hats and gauntlets are taking shape.

Sixth grade: Hand sewn felt balls with embroidered names are almost all done. Next up, the elephant, my absolute FAVORITE project in the entire eight year span!

Seventh grade: We’ve completed our first block and the 16” dolls are coming together.

Eighth grade: Fabric has been chosen for our pillow cases. The pieces have been cut. Next we’ll begin to learn the basics of using a sewing machine and experience first had the practicality and convenience of the industrial revolution!

In a world of quick gratification, our Handwork classes slow everything down and help us appreciation a calmer and deliberate stretch of time. Each class builds on the one before. Sometimes it takes months to complete one project! Sometimes it’s one project in an entire year. I find such joy and grounding in all of my personal Handwork projects. I hope to bring that feeling of satisfaction and completion to all of the children of the Siskiyou School.

~Cynthia Bower

Our community classifieds are posted as a service to our Siskiyou School families and our broader community. If you would like to include something in the classifieds, email your text (a few lines in length) or an image file (png or jpg only), to kristin.beers@siskiyouschool.org no later than Monday by 3:00 pm. We may edit it for space purposes. Classifieds are included for two weeks, require a break for a week, and then can be renewed upon request.

Medford Armory, 1701 S Pacific Hwy,

Medford, OR 97501

Friday, November 22: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 23: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Sunday, November 24: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join Siskiyou parent Kendra Ortner (kids Azie Friedman in 8th and Emmet Friedman in 4th) at the Clayfolk fall show and sale! You can find her ceramic artwork at booth 35. There is also a kids' clay area open for playing with clay on Saturday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Sunday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm! Free admission! Check out an online catalog of artists before the show here: https://adobe.ly/40mZTo2

Women’s Gratitude

Breathwork & Sensual Embodiment Evening

November 24th * 4 - 6:30pm

SOMA WELLNESS Ashland

REGISTER: https://www.somawellnessashland.com/book-a-session

Take a Break from Giving to Everyone Else—It’s Time to Nourish You! This Thanksgiving, give yourself the gift of gratitude, peace, and profound holistic self-care in supportive community.

You’ve held it all together for everyone else, now its your turn!

🌺Reset Your Nervous System in the Sauna. The soothing heat melts away stress. Let’s get clear on our self-love intentions from a place of relaxation so you can clearly state your needs.

🌺Connect to Your Body’s Wisdom with Sensual Dance: You will feel grounded, present, & aligned with your body’s senses to understand how you can create deeper listening and care for yourself.

🌺 Breathwork to Release Stress & Overwhelm: The Breathwork & Sound Bath will release deep stress & stagnant emotions so you can find clarity and confidence in your life and relationships.

🌺Rejuvenate Your Spirit in a refreshing Cold Flower Petal Plunge. This ceremony will cleanse and restore energetic harmony, inviting blessings and positive energy into your life.

Location: Soma Wellness 599 East Main St Ashland, OR

Date/Time: Sunday, November 24, 2024; 4pm -6:30pm: $40

Nicole Ananda | https://www.nicoleanandacoaching.com

Opal David and Amirah David are in The Camelot’s “The Sound of Music” opening Nov 22 and running until the end of Dec!

Celebrating 20 years of providing Southern Oregon’s youth with a theatrical home, Ashland Children’s Theatre is having a Ball! A Fairytale Ball! The event will be held on Saturday, November 16th from 6-9pm at the OSF Hay-Patton Rehearsal Center. It will be an enchanting adults-only evening of food, wine, silent action, raffle prizes, dancing and more, benefiting Ashland Children’s Theatre. Guests are invited to arrive in festive fairytale attire and to step into an evening of merriment. Tickets available at: https://www.ashlandchildrenstheatre.com/tickets

Ashland Children's Theatre presents - The Cinderella Project and Sole Mates for one weekend only - Nov. 22, 23, 24. Featuring Siskiyou School's own Layla (8th), Adrian (7th), Emmet (4th), plus alumni Kalila, Jade, Alia, Zoe. Tickets available at: https://www.ashlandchildrenstheatre.com/tickets-cinderella-project

Cost: $75

Join us if you're a woman who wants to open up your senses as you PLAY with WORDS! Crystal Arnold will guide us with writing prompts and activities to engage all six senses, and you will have opportunities to share. We will focus on developing vivid scenes. All experience levels are welcome. We will bring more vibrancy into our writing, storytelling, and experience of life! At Om Sweet Om Yoga Studio in Talent. Contact Melissa with questions: omsweetomcollective@gmail.com

Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for students.

Come to the Ashland YMCA pool on Tuesday, November 12 and Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 to 8:30 for a fun introduction to water polo! All middle school and high school aged players of any skill level are welcome! Spring season will begin in April with more details coming soon. Email ashlandh20@gmail.com for participation information.

Also see https://ashlandwaterpolo.org/ for more!

Two very beautiful grey kittens ready for a new home. Happy Halloween!

Contact Adderlywhite@icloud.com

Phone: 415-713-5333 or speak with Mr. Beech.

Coming up at the Siskiyou School! Learn songs for the winter season with Rogue World Music.

Email: office@siskiyouschool.org
Website: www.siskiyouschool.org
Location: 631 Clay Street, Ashland, OR, USA
Phone: 541-482-8223